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Lol-x · 25 October 2008, 12:31 PM

New and Old Milgauss models are a reason to celebrate

Thanks Felly Jr. for the awesome polishing cloth:

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ttannert · 25 October 2008, 12:33 PM

WOW!!! I love the old Milgauss!!!

That is very cool!

DCGuy1965 · 25 October 2008, 12:35 PM

THat's really cool!!!! Can you tell me what yr the original Milgauss was from?

valentine · 25 October 2008, 12:38 PM

oh man! thanks steve...now I have to have one of those vintage milgauss!!! where oh where can I find one!?

Letsgodiving · 25 October 2008, 12:43 PM

Great pics. Not something you see every day that's for sure. Good job!

joey_mc · 25 October 2008, 12:46 PM

Unbelievable! I think I like the "old" one better than the new one. I just bought my first Rolex...a white Milgauss. Couldn't wait for the GV any longer.

Just how rare are the originals?

Lol-x · 25 October 2008, 12:47 PM

The old Milgauss is from 1969.

They are very hard to find and cost much $$$$. They are 37mm so not much smaller than the 40mm current model.

The vintage model is quite elegant, and is most probably noted for the retro style minute and hour hands together with the red arrow tip second hand (similar to a Daytona).

Also the red "Milgauss" on the dial is a nice touch.

JohnEaton · 25 October 2008, 01:02 PM

Nice watches Lol-x

You never see the vintage Milgauss, and a fine looking one too

valentine · 25 October 2008, 01:06 PM

STEVE!!!!!!!! one on the 'bay going for 35,000.00 USD!!!!!!!!!! my girlie told me if I bid, she's going to take the watch...sell it....buy a plane ticket to melbourne, australia...and kick your butt for putting this watch in my head!!!!!!! hahahaha..gotta love women, huh??? but she says I can go look at two tone daytonas on sunday...fair trade I guess...

Lol-x · 25 October 2008, 01:11 PM

Well there you go Justin you just got the leverage you needed to check out a Daytona.

Yes, these vintage Milgauss are very expensive indeed (I've had mine for a number of years and paid a lot less).

The Daytonas are great.

P.S. I'm waiting for that rock star photo:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=55429

oztimelord · 25 October 2008, 01:11 PM

That's the only way to celebrate. Great combo you are very lucky.

Can't wait until I get my GV Milgauss.

Lol-x · 25 October 2008, 01:12 PM

Hi Rene

Yeah that will be awesome when you get your GV to compare notes. I hope your get it very very soon

Z-Sub · 25 October 2008, 01:28 PM

i like the fatter hands in old milgauss but the green is really something special

oztimelord · 25 October 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hi Rene

Yeah that will be awesome when you get your GV to compare notes. I hope your get it very very soon

Yes should be here by end of Nov or early December. Nice Christmas present

. It will spent a lot of time of my wife's wrist as it is the only watch she has really gotten excited about.

JJ Irani · 25 October 2008, 02:28 PM

Great shot, Steve.

I noticed that the old Milgauss does not have the lightning bolt second hand......wonder why?

JJ

Trurolexer · 25 October 2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttannert

WOW!!! I love the old Milgauss!!!

That is very cool!

I LOVE BOTH!!!

GREAT SHOTS STEVE!!!

Z-Sub · 25 October 2008, 05:07 PM

For one thing, I do like the finish of the older Milgauss.
This watch doesn't look as good with the polished bezel and center links. I love the special green crystal but now with comparison, it'll be nice to have the green crystal on the older model or brush out the newer one.

swatty · 25 October 2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great shot, Steve.

I noticed that the old Milgauss does not have the lightning bolt second hand......wonder why?

JJ

I think the earlier models up to around '66 had this hand.

Steve,
Love that vintage Milgauss

SS Oyster · 25 October 2008, 06:39 PM

Beautiful dual ... wish they were mine.

cully · 25 October 2008, 08:53 PM

Great pics Steve, and that vintage Milgauss.......

I've had my GV a week now and I love it!!

Cheers

Paul

toph · 25 October 2008, 08:56 PM

WOW- those are outstanding pictures Steve!! The old Milgauss looks fantastic

LamboSPDR · 27 October 2008, 02:11 PM

Looks nice!

Felly Jr. · 28 October 2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

New and Old Milgauss models are a reason to celebrate

Thanks Felly Jr. for the awesome polishing cloth:

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Attachment 42481

Great pic's Steve.

That 69 Milly is an outstanding piece for sure!

I must say the GV looks a little warm, like it could use a little more air. Might have to peel one of those plastic jackets off.

eric23 · 28 October 2008, 02:42 AM

Nice watches!

astcell · 28 October 2008, 03:00 AM

Put one on each arm of a horseshoe magnet :>

25 October 2008, 12:31 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	New Old Milgauss - celebrate New and Old Milgauss models are a reason to celebrate Thanks Felly Jr. for the awesome polishing cloth: Dom7.jpg Dom8.jpg __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 October 2008, 12:33 PM	#2
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	WOW!!! I love the old Milgauss!!! That is very cool! __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

25 October 2008, 12:43 PM	#5
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,310	Great pics. Not something you see every day that's for sure. Good job! __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

25 October 2008, 12:47 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	The old Milgauss is from 1969. They are very hard to find and cost much $$$$. They are 37mm so not much smaller than the 40mm current model. The vintage model is quite elegant, and is most probably noted for the retro style minute and hour hands together with the red arrow tip second hand (similar to a Daytona). Also the red "Milgauss" on the dial is a nice touch. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 October 2008, 01:02 PM	#8
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	Nice watches Lol-x You never see the vintage Milgauss, and a fine looking one too __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

25 October 2008, 12:35 PM	#3
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	THat's really cool!!!! Can you tell me what yr the original Milgauss was from?

25 October 2008, 12:38 PM	#4
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	oh man! thanks steve...now I have to have one of those vintage milgauss!!! where oh where can I find one!?

25 October 2008, 12:46 PM	#6
joey_mc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 6	Unbelievable! I think I like the "old" one better than the new one. I just bought my first Rolex...a white Milgauss. Couldn't wait for the GV any longer. Just how rare are the originals?

25 October 2008, 01:06 PM	#9
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	STEVE!!!!!!!! one on the 'bay going for 35,000.00 USD!!!!!!!!!! my girlie told me if I bid, she's going to take the watch...sell it....buy a plane ticket to melbourne, australia...and kick your butt for putting this watch in my head!!!!!!! hahahaha..gotta love women, huh??? but she says I can go look at two tone daytonas on sunday...fair trade I guess...

25 October 2008, 01:11 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Well there you go Justin you just got the leverage you needed to check out a Daytona. Yes, these vintage Milgauss are very expensive indeed (I've had mine for a number of years and paid a lot less). The Daytonas are great. P.S. I'm waiting for that rock star photo: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=55429 __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 October 2008, 01:11 PM	#11
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	That's the only way to celebrate. Great combo you are very lucky. Can't wait until I get my GV Milgauss. __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

25 October 2008, 01:12 PM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,262	Hi Rene Yeah that will be awesome when you get your GV to compare notes. I hope your get it very very soon __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 October 2008, 01:28 PM	#13
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	i like the fatter hands in old milgauss but the green is really something special __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

25 October 2008, 02:28 PM	#15
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great shot, Steve. I noticed that the old Milgauss does not have the lightning bolt second hand......wonder why? JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 October 2008, 05:07 PM	#17
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	For one thing, I do like the finish of the older Milgauss. This watch doesn't look as good with the polished bezel and center links. I love the special green crystal but now with comparison, it'll be nice to have the green crystal on the older model or brush out the newer one. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

25 October 2008, 06:39 PM	#19
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,865	Beautiful dual ... wish they were mine.

25 October 2008, 08:53 PM	#20
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Great pics Steve, and that vintage Milgauss....... I've had my GV a week now and I love it!! Cheers Paul __________________

25 October 2008, 08:56 PM	#21
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	WOW- those are outstanding pictures Steve!! The old Milgauss looks fantastic __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

27 October 2008, 02:11 PM	#22
LamboSPDR Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 16	Looks nice!

28 October 2008, 02:42 AM	#24
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice watches!

28 October 2008, 03:00 AM	#25
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Put one on each arm of a horseshoe magnet :> __________________ SS GMTII "D", TT GMTIIc "Z"

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